Sec. 12¾-4. - Powers of commission.
The commission shall have the following powers:
(1)
To make studies and investigations into rentals charged for housing accommodations
within the City of New Haven as it deems appropriate to carry out its responsibilities
hereunder.
(2)
To receive complaints, inquiries, and other communications concerning alleged excessive
rental charges in housing accommodations within said city.
(3)
To conduct hearings, either on its own motion or on complaints or requests for investigation
submitted to it by any interested person.
(4)
To administer oaths.
(5)
To subpoena witnesses and compel their attendance at said hearings and to compel production
of any books and documents relating to any matter under investigation or question.
(6)
To determine, after a hearing, whether the rent for any housing accommodation is so
excessive based on the standards and criteria of this chapter, as to be harsh and
unconscionable.
(7)
To order a reduction of any excessive rent to an amount the commission considers fair
and equitable, retroactive to the date of filing of the complaint. Such order shall
be effective for one (1) year from its date, except as provided under subsection (9)
of this section, or if the commission shall, pursuant to a subsequent petition by
the landlord or the tenant order that the rent be changed.
(8)
To determine, after a hearing, whether a housing accommodation fails to comply with
state statutes, municipal ordinances, municipal landlord licensing requirements, and
other regulations relating to health and safety.
(9)